TTU Research Scientist - Computational Data

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX • 1d ago

43417BR

Extended Job Title:

Position Description:

Contributes to the university's mission through research and service. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

Requisition ID:

43417BR

Optional Attachments:

Professional/Personal Reference, Recommendation/Referral, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

Contributes to the university's mission through research and service

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.

Design, implementation and maintenance of custom data products and tools

Interactions with project partners and user groups

Research and dissemination

Close collaboration with several State of Texas and National Weather Service partners involving occasional travel to work closely with those entities.

Grant Funded?:

Yes

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

M - F; 7:00 - 4:00: Overtime as needed for job functions

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience handling observational weather data from systems like surface weather stations and weather radars

Expertise in visualization and mapping tools (such as ArcGIS) tailored to high-impact weather scenarios

Department:

National Wind Institute

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Engineering, or Computer Sciences. Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a researcher. Should have a record of activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of research.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

About the Department and/or College:

The National Wind Institute (NWI) has evolved from its traditional singular focus on wind hazards to three main research pillars of Energy Systems, Atmospheric Measurement & Simulation, and Wind Engineering. Though all three of these pillars focus on distinct issues, they also maintain common ground via cross cutting themes. All research seeks to benefit communities at micro and macro scales.

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/nwi/

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Job Family:

Research

Job Sub Family:

Researchers & Scientists

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent communication abilities to collaborate with non-technical audiences, such as policymakers or responders, to present and develop custom user-focused data products and tools

Works well within a team environment

Annualized Pay Range:

$86,800 - $112,900 - $138,900

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